1) Close Reading: What does section 1 of the Monroe Doctrine say about future European colonization on the American continent?

1) That the United States would not allow European countries to start new colonies or to interfere with independent countries in the continents of North America or South America. 2) That the United States would not interfere with existing European colonies nor get involved with conflicts between European countries.

Explanation: My answer was deleted for not being complete so I am reposting it. I don't understand why this was considered an incomplete answer :(

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.  

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.